The season is officially changing, and the days are getting shorter! Light up the night at Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, the Fall Lantern Festival in Richmond, or by gathering around a campfire at Boundary Bay Regional Park. Or, celebrate the harvest at festivals all around the Lower Mainland. Find all these events plus many more on yoyomama.ca.

Just a reminder to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since the event was posted. And have fun!

Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival (pictured)Saturday, September 21st, 4 pm – 7 pm, Slocan Park, Slocan Street & East 29th Avenue, Vancouver & 7:30 pm – 9 pm, Renfrew Park, Renfrew Street & East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, Cost: free
Join East Vancouver’s biggest fall celebration! Come to the harvest fair at Slocan Park in the afternoon and evening, and enjoy live music, good food, and the company of your neighbours. After sunset, join the lantern parade down Renfrew Ravine, and the evening celebration in Renfrew Park. The evening will be full of light from lanterns and candles, and there will be tea and moon cakes, dancing, puppet shows, and entertainment for the whole family: www.stillmoon.org

Fall Lantern Festival Saturday, September 21st, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond, Cost: Free
Make your own lantern for the lantern procession, and join a drum circle for a different experience. The procession will take place at sunset, followed by a Taiko drumming performance: www.richmond.ca

9th Annual Fall FestivalSaturday, September 21st, see website for times, Lonsdale Quay Waterfront, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Join the fun at Lonsdale Quay, with lots of children’s entertainment and fun activities for the whole family. It’s just a short ride on the SeaBus from downtown Vancouver, so if you’re coming from that side of the inlet, leave the car home: www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com

Olde Harvest Fair Saturday, September 21st, Noon – 3 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey, Cost: by donation
Take a tour around the Farm’s orchard, and discover the heritage apple trees. Then see how apple cider is pressed, and sample apple sauce cooked on the wood stove. Say hello to the chickens, and check out the market filled with local artisans and their products. Then, have fun with old-fashioned games and crafts, tour the farmhouse, and enjoy popcorn and apple cider on the porch: www.surrey.ca

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